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Introducing My 2021 VIP Collection Update

04/25/2021
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I’ve updated my collection of paint colours to include new, on-trend colours. If you haven’t purchased my large painted colour boards before, now is a great time to get started. Plus, I’m sharing my best tips for testing paint colours with large colour boards. The last time I updated my VIP collection, I switched out…

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Which Mulch Colour is Right for Your House?

03/25/2021
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Which colour of mulch should you use in your landscaping? This was a hot topic on my Instagram stories this week, so I decided to write about it here. Because, just like any other colours on your exterior, the colour of mulch needs to be carefully considered. But first… we have a WINNER! Congrats to Sarah…

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Kristy’s Vintage Kitchen Refresh: Before and After

03/14/2021
Vintage Kitchen Refresh
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Hey it’s Kristy again, Maria’s social media director. Today, I want to share my recent kitchen update with you. We repurposed our breakfast nook, freshened up some styling, and added a muted blue hue to our beadboard for a nostalgic twist.  And because Maria’s colour system was such an essential part of this refresh, I…

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Trend Alert: Should You Install Reeded Cabinets?

02/15/2021
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You may have noticed a new cabinet profile that’s been trending, but is it a timeless choice for your kitchen? Here’s what I think about the reeded cabinet trend.  Before we get into today’s post, don’t forget, I’m looking for a local, personal/administrative assistant. Also, we had the wrong email address on it, so if…

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What’s the Style of YOUR New Build?

01/20/2021
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While the obsession with the modern farmhouse continues, I’d love to know what style of new home you are building (or planning to build in the future)? And, here’s my advice on which new build details can fall totally flat in your design if you aren’t careful.  Modern farmhouse Your Modern Farmhouse home will make…

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Trend Alert: Black Accent Walls

01/13/2021
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Black is trending everywhere, and now it’s showing up as an accent wall. Have you noticed it too? Paint is an easy and inexpensive way to indulge in a colour trend, but is a black accent wall for you? Recently, I was searching AirBNBs in Whistler and I noticed a pattern. Almost every single RENOVATED…

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Maria Killam’s Trend Forecast for 2021

01/04/2021
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In my much-anticipated 2021 colour trend forecast, find out if grey is out, where green is showing up, and if all-white walls are here to stay in home design. The colour for 2021 is COGNAC Less than two years ago, I thought forest green, along with black (of course) would be the new trendy sofa…

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Is Brass Out? How to Mix Metals like a Pro

10/14/2020
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I often get asked how to combine metal finishes in lighting and hardware. The look of matching all your finishes is long gone (even when working with brass). Here are a few guidelines to help you mix metals like a pro. Thank you to the Washington Post for including my bathroom in a recent article…

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Do’s and Don’ts for Installing Accent Tile

08/06/2020
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Thinking of installing accent tile in your kitchen or bathroom? Before you begin here are some do’s and don’ts for installing accent tile to help guide you toward best look. If you’ve been following me for a long time, you’ll already know my take on whether you should install the trendy new accent tile. And…

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Now Available: Masterclass on Exterior Colour Selection

03/03/2020
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Learn how to choose exterior house colours for your existing home or new build. I’ve packaged all my exterior design advice and answers to your questions about home exterior colour in my new Masterclass Exterior Colour Selection online training! After over 4 months of development during the Spring and Summer of 2019, plus more than…

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My Nephew’s Homeschooling Room; Before & After

02/16/2020
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When home is your school, you need a proper homeschooling room. So, I helped my sister makeover a neglected room inspired by a splash of colour to create a kid-approved room design. Keep reading to find out what I used as inspiration for the amazing wall colour. All photos by Macy Yap Photography The best…

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How to Update 90s Granite (and Make it Disappear)

02/03/2020
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Are you tired of looking at dated kitchen finishes you didn’t choose, but not quite ready for a gut renovation? Here are some easy ways to work with what you’ve got and make your dated 90s granite disappear.  Since the grey trend has been replaced with black/dark and moody kitchens (the pendulum has to swing…

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